Question 1

An example of a breakfast high in calcium is

Accepted Answer

A)  scrambled eggs and toast. 
B)  pancakes and syrup. 
C)  sausage biscuit. 
D)  cereal and milk. 
A)  scrambled eggs and toast. 
B)  pancakes and syrup. 
C)  sausage biscuit. 
D)  cereal and milk. D

Question 2

The two minerals that occur in the water outside cells and regulate water balance are

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A)  calcium and potassium. 
B)  sodium and chloride. 
C)  phosphorus and magnesium. 
D)  iron and zinc. 
A)  calcium and potassium. 
B)  sodium and chloride. 
C)  phosphorus and magnesium. 
D)  iron and zinc. B

Question 3

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

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A)  kidney beans. 
B)  whole-grain bread. 
C)  yogurt. 
D)  spinach. 
A)  kidney beans. 
B)  whole-grain bread. 
C)  yogurt. 
D)  spinach. C

Question 4

An important function of sodium is

Accepted Answer

A)  energy metabolism. 
B)  water balance. 
C)  tooth formation. 
D)  nerve conduction. 
A)  energy metabolism. 
B)  water balance. 
C)  tooth formation. 
D)  nerve conduction.

Question 5

Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  sulfur. 
D)  calcium. 
A)  potassium. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  sulfur. 
D)  calcium.

Question 6

Most of the body's sodium is found in

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A)  plasma. 
B)  water outside the cells. 
C)  water inside the cells. 
D)  cerebrospinal fluid. 
A)  plasma. 
B)  water outside the cells. 
C)  water inside the cells. 
D)  cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 7

The functions of energy metabolism and acid-base balance are regulated by

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A)  sodium. 
B)  iron. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  phosphorus. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  iron. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  phosphorus.

Question 8

The main dietary source of iodine is

Accepted Answer

A)  seafood. 
B)  legumes. 
C)  iodized table salt. 
D)  fortified foods. 
A)  seafood. 
B)  legumes. 
C)  iodized table salt. 
D)  fortified foods.

Question 9

An important function of sulfur in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  building connective tissue. 
B)  tooth formation. 
C)  fat storage. 
D)  acid-base balance. 
A)  building connective tissue. 
B)  tooth formation. 
C)  fat storage. 
D)  acid-base balance.

Question 10

A significant food source of selenium is

Accepted Answer

A)  turkey. 
B)  potato chips. 
C)  canned fruit. 
D)  broccoli. 
A)  turkey. 
B)  potato chips. 
C)  canned fruit. 
D)  broccoli.

Question 11

The main function of fluoride is to

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A)  provide structural support. 
B)  prevent anemia. 
C)  prevent dental caries. 
D)  slow aging. 
A)  provide structural support. 
B)  prevent anemia. 
C)  prevent dental caries. 
D)  slow aging.

Question 12

Chloride is incorporated into

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A)  pancreatic secretions. 
B)  intestinal secretions. 
C)  gastric secretions. 
D)  skeletal tissue. 
A)  pancreatic secretions. 
B)  intestinal secretions. 
C)  gastric secretions. 
D)  skeletal tissue.

Question 13

A significant source of phosphorus would be provided by

Accepted Answer

A)  skim milk. 
B)  an apple. 
C)  chocolate. 
D)  lemonade. 
A)  skim milk. 
B)  an apple. 
C)  chocolate. 
D)  lemonade.

Question 14

Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manganese 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Iron 
A)  Manganese 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Iron

Question 15

A potassium deficiency may be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  allergies. 
B)  food poisoning. 
C)  psychological stress. 
D)  myocardial infarction. 
A)  allergies. 
B)  food poisoning. 
C)  psychological stress. 
D)  myocardial infarction.

Question 16

The major mineral in water inside cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  chloride. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  magnesium. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  chloride. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  magnesium.

Question 17

Amino acids that contain sulfur are

Accepted Answer

A)  phenylalanine and calcium. 
B)  threonine and tyrosine. 
C)  methionine and cystine. 
D)  leucine and tryptophan. 
A)  phenylalanine and calcium. 
B)  threonine and tyrosine. 
C)  methionine and cystine. 
D)  leucine and tryptophan.

Question 18

The person most at risk for developing osteoporosis is a

Accepted Answer

A)  25-year-old woman who plays tennis three times a week. 
B)  35-year-old woman who has sustained multiple trauma and is bedridden. 
C)  55-year-old woman who exercises three times a week and consumes adequate milk and dairy products at least three times a day. 
D)  14-year-old girl who runs track and drink four glasses of milk daily. 
A)  25-year-old woman who plays tennis three times a week. 
B)  35-year-old woman who has sustained multiple trauma and is bedridden. 
C)  55-year-old woman who exercises three times a week and consumes adequate milk and dairy products at least three times a day. 
D)  14-year-old girl who runs track and drink four glasses of milk daily.

Question 19

Two foods that are good sources of nutrients most important in bone formation are

Accepted Answer

A)  margarine and apples. 
B)  milk and yogurt. 
C)  bread and red meat. 
D)  cereal and yogurt. 
A)  margarine and apples. 
B)  milk and yogurt. 
C)  bread and red meat. 
D)  cereal and yogurt.

Question 20

Which of the following foods would be most important to assist with thyroxine synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodized table salt 
B)  Fresh, green lettuce 
C)  An apple 
D)  Yogurt 
A)  Iodized table salt 
B)  Fresh, green lettuce 
C)  An apple 
D)  Yogurt

Exam 8: Minerals

An example of a breakfast high in calcium is

The two minerals that occur in the water outside cells and regulate water balance are

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

An important function of sodium is

Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of

Most of the body's sodium is found in

The functions of energy metabolism and acid-base balance are regulated by

The main dietary source of iodine is

An important function of sulfur in the body is

A significant food source of selenium is

The main function of fluoride is to

Chloride is incorporated into

A significant source of phosphorus would be provided by

Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

A potassium deficiency may be caused by

The major mineral in water inside cells is

Amino acids that contain sulfur are

The person most at risk for developing osteoporosis is a

Two foods that are good sources of nutrients most important in bone formation are

Which of the following foods would be most important to assist with thyroxine synthesis?

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